Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/24/19)

MODESTO

What: Celebrating Jane Austen

When: Friday, Jan. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Modesto Library, 1500 I St.

Info: The Stanislaus County Library, Modesto Branch along with the Friends of the Modesto Library, will host an event in remembrance of author Jane Austen, “All Things Jane.” The event will include a discussion of Jane Austen’s works and a special preview of Opera Modesto’s Story Into Song January production of “Mansfield Park.” The event is free, but space is limited. To reserve a seat, visit modestolibraryfriends.org. Costumes are admired, but not required. Questions, call 209-558-7801 or visit www.stanislauslibrary.org.

What: Young at Heart Strength Training Classes

When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd.

Info: Young at Heart Strength Training Classes are specifically designed for older adults 60 and better. Every exercise and stretch can be done seated or standing to accommodate most individuals. The exercises performed in the class focus on strength, balance, and flexibility. Questions, call 209-525-4670 or email healthy.aging2000@gmail.com or visit www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.

ANGELS CAMP

What: Calaveras Fair and Jumping Frog Camping reservations

When: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, 9 a.m.

Where: Calaveras County Fairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road.

Info: Calaveras County Fairgrounds and the Jumping Frog Jubillee are announcing camping reservations will be open to purchase on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at 9 a.m. This is for fair-time camping only and spaces are sold on a first come - first served basis. Phone reservation will not be taken. Questions, 209-736-2561 email info@frogtown.org or visit www.frogtown.org.

DENAIR

What: Best of Turlock Awards Ceremony & Dinner

When: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Larsa Banquet Hall, 2107 E. Monte Vista Ave.

Info: The Turlock Chamber of Commerce presents the 50th Annual “Best of Turlock” awards. Tickets are $50. Questions, contact the Turlock Chamber at 209-632-2221 or visit www.turlockchamber.com.

MURPHYS

What: Columbia Jazz Artist Series

When: Saturday, 2 p.m.

Where: Murphys Creek Theatre, 580 S Algiers St.

Info: Columbia College Jazz Artist Series will have a special concert in the historic Murphys Creek Theatre. The program will feature jazz series alumni Krista Sturgis, piano; Tyler Combs, vibes; Clint Day, bass; David Tanner, drums; Marcus Jensen and Rod Harris, saxes. As well as the vocal Jazz Sextet from 2016-18. Tickets are $15, available in advance at the Mt Bookshop at the Junction. Questions, email Rod Harris at harrisr@yosemite.edu.

NEWMAN

What: Candellight Vigil in remembrance of Cpl. Ronil Singh

When: Thursday, 6 p.m.

Where: Newman Downtown Plaza

Info: The citizens of Newman and surrounding areas are welcomed to walk in remembrance of Newman officer, Cpl. Ronil Singh. A balloon release will begin the vigil in the downtown plaza and will be followed by a walking vigil to the corner of Merced Street and Eucalyptus Ave. Questions, call the Newman Police buisness line at 209-862-2902 or email npd@cityofnewman.com.

PATTERSON

Who: Patterson School Board Meeting Canceled

When: Monday, Jan. 6

Where: Patterson Unified School District, 510 Keystone Blvd.

Info: The Patterson Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting is canceled for Monday, Jan. 6. The next scheduled meeting will be a special board meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The interested public and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Board agenda: boarddocs.com/ca/husd/Board.nsf/goto?. District info: 209-895-7700.

TURLOCK

What: Turlock Garden Club

When: Monday, Jan. 13, noon

Where: Turlock Senior Citizens Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Info: The Turlock Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month with a potluck and a short meeting. Presentation: Organic Gardening-Kellogg Garden Products by Gisele Schoniger. Guests are welcome. Info: californiagardenclubs.com/content/turlock-garden-club.

25 YEARS AGO: It was reported that a Twain Harte pharmacist, Philip Ferreira, had been in a year long disagreement with Tuolumne County over signs in his shop. Ferreira had 13 neon signs, advertising mostly brands of beer, hanging in his shop, and the county's Design Review Board did not permit the signs. He was denied, in an administrative hearing, to retain the signs and thus appealed to the Board of Supervisors stating as a measure of exhausting all other options before seeking legal remedy in court.

This story was originally published December 23, 2019 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Meetings, club events in and around Modesto (12/24/19)."